2007 Kia Rondo Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,125miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Kia Rondo, 5% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,125 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In the morning I was on my way to college and the sprinklers of my apartment complex where on as usual, which made puddles of water on the street. I went through one and I lost all steering power. The vehicle started to squick really loudly and all the warning lights came an in the dashboard and the A/C stop blowing cold air, I provided to turn the engine off and restarting it and then it was back to normal again. I started moving and went through another puddle and every thing I mentioned above happened again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11277008, filed 2019-10, 113,000 miles“I was driving on the highway when exiting the vehicle shut off. I took it to the mechanic and explained what happen. They said they checked it and nothing was wrong it was just the air compression which they fixed but as soon as I went to the mall the stick shift jammed and I couldn't turn off the car. An officer helped me and said take it back to the mechanic. When I brought it back he said it moves fine there's nothing wrong. My car has been parked ever since this incident. Im afraid it will shut off and we might crash. Please help me thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10521301, filed 2013-06, 33,132 miles“On 5-9-2012, it was raining heavily. My Rondo, which drove fine the day before and the day after, started making a loud screeching noise and the steering became very tight feeling. I pulled off road into a parking lot, and when I did experienced total loss of steering control. I came very close to crashing into the parked car beside me as a result. I waited a few minutes, restarted the car. Pulling out of the parking space, my vehicle brakes engaged suddenly without notice, and my son and I were grabbed by our seat belts as our bodies were thrown forward so hard. …”
NHTSA complaint #10461719, filed 2012-06, 81,000 miles“On several occasions in the past month while driving, my Kia Rondo stops responding as I attempt to accelerate. It has caused me to block traffic and could cause a serious accident. I took it to a local repair shop and they were unable to diagnose the problem. At this point I am afraid to drive the car as I am afraid of causing an accident. There is another problem which has been occurring for several months- driving through a puddle or any standing water causes th car to screech and make a loud grinding noise and causes a total loss of steering. This happens every time the roads are wet. …”
NHTSA complaint #10473108, filed 2012-08, 89,250 miles“Kia Rondo year 07 power steering freezes in wet weather due to moisture spraying on the power steering belt causing slippage. Manufacturer has identified the problem verbally, but refuses to correct or document the problem in writing.”
NHTSA complaint #10294251, filed 2009-12, 40,000 milesSteering: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Kia Rondo
24 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Kia Rondo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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